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Elsie Forbes
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Factory Worker
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 255–257 York Street
Age: 17
Elsie was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 29 October 1941.
She lost her life at her home on York Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Twenty two people in total were killed here including her parents James and Martha and siblings Sadie, Norman and James.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | James | 55 | Hairdresser | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | Martha | 41 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | Norman | 12 | - | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | Sadie | 10 | - | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | James (Jim) | 16 | Apprentice Hairdresser | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
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